Design of Experimental Typographic Posters
A course by BlueTypo , Design studio and creative consulting
Express a creative concept by mixing digital and analog techniques
It is important to know the different techniques of graphic expression to know which one to choose in each creation process. Eréndida Mancilla and Manolo Guerrero, better known as BlueTypo, are a design studio that opted for the specialization of typography and poster development, generating unique creative pieces, selected in publications from around the world.
In this course you will learn to combine analog and digital techniques to generate experimental graphic pieces full of expressiveness. You will begin to familiarize yourself with terms such as mental maps or hierarchy of information to start your creative process and you will learn the necessary tools to get you to develop your project and promote it.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 17 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (70)
- 1,499 students
- 17 lessons (1h 47m)
- 17 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
You will create a typographic poster using analog techniques and enhancing its expressiveness with digital tools, thus achieving a unique and vibrant composition.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To all those interested in the use of typography and the poster, who want to learn to express their concepts through a unique way, mixing analog and digital techniques.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is required. You will also need materials such as paper, pencil, printer, scissors, cutter and glue.
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BlueTypo
A course by BlueTypo
BlueTypo is a design and creative consulting studio, specialized in the development of typography, poster, editorial design and interaction. This study is in charge of Eréndida Mancilla and Manolo Guerrero, based in Mexico since 2000.
Her work has been published by Women designers, Graphic Art News, International Amnesty, Inspiration Design, Typographic Posters, Women Designers, Women Designing, LATAM, RGB magazine and Typodarium, FontFeed by FontShop, I love typography, Typography Served, Hard types, The Annual Typography 30, 365 Typo 2, Typodarium 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the magazines Digital Arts, Page Magazine, Tiypo and Communication Arts.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Who we are and what we do?
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Influences
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U2
The concept
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Mental maps
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Design requirements
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Analogies
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U3
Composition
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Basic rules
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Reticles
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Levels of attention
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U4
The typography
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Formal attributes of typography
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Expressive attributes of typography
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Typographic selection
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U5
The typographic poster
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Representation techniques
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Analogous collage
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Armed in Illustrator: typography
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Armed in Photoshop: final composition and color
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U6
BONUS: Show and promote your work
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Show your work
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Promote your work
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FP
Final project
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Experimental Typographic Poster
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Excelente curso ☺️
Qué curso tan bien elaborado, sin duda da muchas ideas y herramientas para elaborar una identidad gráfica
es muy bueno este curso
Me interesa mucho el tema de tipografía muy bueno e interesante este curso.
very good, reliable, excellent course